Members of the community are encouraged to learn about volunteer opportunities at the Georgetown Shelter (22918 DuPont Highway) on the first Thursday (5:30 p.m.) and first Sunday (2 p.m.) of the month. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. No registration is necessary. Call 302-856-6361 for more information. Volunteer Application can be printed from www.delspca.org

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics in New Castle and Sussex Counties

Low-cost vaccines will be available on Saturday April 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. These include:

Canine and Feline distemper vaccines - $10 eachCanine Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine - $10 eachRabies vaccine - $15 each (must be 12 weeks of age or older)Microchip - $25 – permanent identification for pet-owner reunificationPayment is cash only and no appointment is required. Clinics will be held that day at: Delaware SPCA, Stanton Shelter, 455 Stanton Christiana Rd in Newark, and Doggies at the Beach, 18806 John J. Williams Hwy, Route 24 (Family Dollar Plaza; off Route 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Please visit the website for important details: http://www.delspca.org/services/vaccine-clinics

Other Events In April

Sunday, April 14, 1p.m. to 4 p.m. - Dogtopia Adoption Event (319 New Road, Elsmere.) In celebration of the 6th Annual Delaware Week for the Animals, Dogtopia is hosting an Open House and Adoption Event featuring Delaware SPCA adoptable dogs. Includes free admission, Java Puppy Mobile Espresso Coffee Truck, Drizzles Desserts, Giggybites Bakery and Joan Wheeler Photography will be on hand to take photos of your favorite pet and/or family member, with a $20 sitting fee.

Thursday April 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Guest Bartender Fundraiser at BBC Tavern and Grill (4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville.) The Delaware SPCA and the BBC Tavern and Grill will host a guest bartender night at BBC. 100% of tips earned that evening will be donated!

The Delaware SPCA is the oldest animal welfare organization in the state. Established in 1873, it has provided continuous service to pets and their companions for nearly 140 years. Today, Delaware SPCA operates shelters in Stanton (New Castle County) and Georgetown (Sussex County), providing animal welfare, adoption, spay/neuter and educational services throughout the state under the banner of "Give a Paw a Hand."